Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 8:20 AM AWST
22/07/2026 8:20 AM AWST
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Dye footwear or leather product
Dye footwear or leather product
Unit of competency
National Code
LMTFR3005A
LMTFR3005A
State Code
W7301
W7301
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/10/2014
Field of Education
030109 - Footwear Making
Original Release Date
15/10/2014
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required for the striping, dyeing and finishing of footwear products or other items.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Inspect shoe or leather product
- 1.1 Shoes or leather product are inspected and customer advised on repair requirements and costs prior to commencing shoe repair
- 1.2 Job sheet is prepared and reviewed to ensure all requirements are included
- 1.3 Leather or material composition and finish of shoe or product are assessed to determine requirement for stripping and dyeing product
2 Strip shoe or leather product
- 2.1 Surface is stripped back to original form using appropriate technique, processes or materials to remove dirt, polish, surface
- 2.2 Preparing agent is applied to surface being dyed, recoloured or re-finished
- 2.3 Mask of areas not to be dyed using appropriate masking technique
3 Prepare and apply dye
- 3.1 Colour of dye, finish, stain, or paint is selected to match original requirements
- 3.2 Dye, finish, or paint is prepared in compliance with job sheet and client requirements
- 3.3 Dye, stain, finish or paint is applied by hand or spray can or spray gun to ensure adequate coverage and standard
- 3.4 Product is dried as required
- 3.5 Appropriate OHS practices are followed during the preparation and application of dyes, colours, stains, finishes and paints
4 Finish shoe or leather product
- 4.1 Leather dressing is applied to seal product, as required
- 4.2 Shoe or product is finished including buffing and polishing
- 4.3 Product is checked, packaged, bagged, labelled consistent with workplace requirements
RANGE STATEMENT
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the Performance Criteria, is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs if the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Legislative/regulatory requirements
All work must comply with relevant Federal and State or Territory legislative or regulatory requirements.
Application equipment may include:
hand
can
machine sprayers
OHS practices
OHS practices must include hazard identification and control, risk assessment and implementation of risk reduction measures specific to the tasks described by this unit, and may include:
manual handling techniques
standard operating procedures
personal protective equipment
safe materials handling
taking of rest breaks
ergonomic arrangement of workplaces
following marked walkways
safe storage of equipment
housekeeping
reporting accidents and incidents
other OHS practices relevant to the job and enterprise
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the Performance Criteria, is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs if the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Legislative/regulatory requirements
All work must comply with relevant Federal and State or Territory legislative or regulatory requirements.
Application equipment may include:
hand
can
machine sprayers
OHS practices
OHS practices must include hazard identification and control, risk assessment and implementation of risk reduction measures specific to the tasks described by this unit, and may include:
manual handling techniques
standard operating procedures
personal protective equipment
safe materials handling
taking of rest breaks
ergonomic arrangement of workplaces
following marked walkways
safe storage of equipment
housekeeping
reporting accidents and incidents
other OHS practices relevant to the job and enterprise
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Demonstrates skills and knowledge to:
check work against work order information and workplace quality standards
assess dyeing requirements
prepare workstation and work prior to commencing operations
apply hand and machine stripping, preparing and dyeing techniques
apply hand and machine stripping and dyeing techniques
re-dye shoes or item to meet quality and enterprise standards
communicate effectively with customers
apply workplace health and safety policies in work operations, with particular reference to adhesives and use of tools
maintain accurate records
Consistently applies skills and knowledge when:
organising work
completing tasks
identifying improvements
using workplace practices
using OHS practices
recording and reporting accidents and incidents
assessing operational readiness of equipment used and work processes
recognising and adapting to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions
completing work systematically with attention to detail without damage to goods and equipment
Context and specific resources for assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment and requires access to work areas, materials and equipment and to information on workplace practices and OHS practices.
Guidance information for assessment
This unit may be assessed independently or in combination with other relevant units.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Demonstrates skills and knowledge to:
check work against work order information and workplace quality standards
assess dyeing requirements
prepare workstation and work prior to commencing operations
apply hand and machine stripping, preparing and dyeing techniques
apply hand and machine stripping and dyeing techniques
re-dye shoes or item to meet quality and enterprise standards
communicate effectively with customers
apply workplace health and safety policies in work operations, with particular reference to adhesives and use of tools
maintain accurate records
Consistently applies skills and knowledge when:
organising work
completing tasks
identifying improvements
using workplace practices
using OHS practices
recording and reporting accidents and incidents
assessing operational readiness of equipment used and work processes
recognising and adapting to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions
completing work systematically with attention to detail without damage to goods and equipment
Context and specific resources for assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment and requires access to work areas, materials and equipment and to information on workplace practices and OHS practices.
Guidance information for assessment
This unit may be assessed independently or in combination with other relevant units.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W1423 | LMTPRFR07A | Dye footwear/item | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAW10 | MSTFR3005 | Dye footwear or leather product | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W374 | LMT30807 | Certificate III in Footwear Repair | Qualification |